Ballard resident Enjay Santos has an interesting hobby, to say the least. He’s an Elvis impersonator, but only for special occasions, such as this weekend’s 12th Annual Elvis Invitationals in downtown Seattle. Here’s Santos with Marlow Harris as Priscilla. He says it all started a few years ago when he was told in a karaoke …
We’ve received several emails over the past week about car smash-and-grabs in various places throughout Ballard. The most recent news came this morning from Nubbee in the My Ballard forum: “When my husband went out to work this morning he noticed some cars had been broken into last night, including one with a smashed back …
Although home prices around Seattle are on the decline, many families still can’t afford to own a home. Home for Good, a non-profit organization, is hoping to build affordable housing at several locations around the city, including several in Ballard. At this month’s Ballard District Council meeting, Melanie Gillespie, the executive director, told the group …
Updated: The Port of Seattle is proposing a $25 daily fee for fishermen selling their catch at Fishermen’s Terminal as well as a plan to reduce storage space at the facility. To Pete Knutson, an outspoken fisherman and a member of the Fishermen’s Terminal Advisory Committee, it’s all part of a long-term plan to squeeze …
Police say they arrested a man who was randomly shooting a .38 pistol in the middle of 9th Avenue NW near 103rd last night. Fortunately, nobody was hit. Officers say witnesses believed he was under the influence of drugs.
Metro Transit has just released new details about RapidRide’s D Line, a new streamlined bus service coming in 2012 that will connect Ballard and Crown Hill with Lower Queen Anne and Downtown. RapidRide buses will arrive every 10 minutes, stop less frequently and feature a speedy way to pay fares and board. “Everything about RapidRide—the …
This was the scene at Malena’s Tacos on 56th St. back in May. A kitchen fire sent customers running and created extensive damage throughout the restaurant. Now, eight months later, Malena’s is preparing to reopen in the next “two or three weeks,” according to Malena’s on Queen Anne. They said they wanted to reopen sooner, …
You may remember a few months ago when a briefing paper from the Department of Parks and Recreation floated the idea of banning beach fires at Golden Gardens and Alki. In a swirl of controversy, the idea was tabled. The parks board has asked for an update, and it was released today. “No action is …
Back in 1994, 16-year-old Melissa Fernandes was killed in a drive-by shooting in front of Ballard High School — a crime that made headlines in Seattle and beyond. The shooter, Brian Ronquillo, was sentenced to 52 years. The driver, Cesar Sarausad II, was convicted of second-degree murder, but an appeals court threw it out over …
A few quick items about a startup Ballard restaurant, a new farmers market vendor, one much-awaited grocery store and more… – Trader Joe’s will open on Feb. 20th, according to the U District store – Swinery Meats comes to the Ballard Farmers Market as a regular vendor – Cupcake Royale is opening a new location …
On Facebook? We’ve set up a “Buy in Ballard” group to help remind your Ballard friends to spend money in the neighborhood. The holidays may be over, but it’s still very important that all of us make an extra effort to support our local businesses. Because it’s not going to get easier anytime soon. Earlier: …
It’s as foggy as we’ve ever seen it in Seattle, and the forecast says it will continue into the morning hours, creating challenges on the roadways. This is our mediocre effort to photograph the fog, which just appears as bright, blurry lights at night. Stay safe out there…